Help Stop Bullfighting!Bullfighting is a traditional European and Latin American sport that involves bulls being publicly baited, taunted, lanced and eventually stabbed to death by bullfighters inside a ring.

Dog Fighting Is Not Entertainment!Dog fighting, in and of itself is a heinous crime. What may be surprising to find out, however, is that others are encouraging dog fighting by offering instructional videos about the activity!

Dogs Are Not A Delicacy!Dogs are stolen from loving families and off the streets and illegally transported by truck and by boat into other countries for meat!

Despite the thousands of other attacks and injuries to humans caused by various breeds of dog every year, the media tends to give particular attention to pit bulls, the news source reports. Over-reporting of these incidents as well as false reporting - calling any dangerous dog a pit bull, even if its breed is unknown - has made pit bulls some of the least desirable dogs at animal shelters.

This is unfortunate, since pit bulls are the most in need of adoption, Washington Animal Rescue League CEO Gary Weitzman wrote in a blog for The Huffington Post.

Last year, the shelter was granted money for a pit bull booster pilot program by PetSmart Charities, the HuffPo reports. While the program caused pit bull adoption to rise by 15 percent, it was not refunded this year. Still, workers from this shelter and many others are working to support opinions and policies that judge dogs as individuals, not breeds.

Sep 10, 2013:
This Patriot Day, while we mourn the losses of this tragic anniversary, we can also pause for a moment to reflect on the gains and growth of the past twelve years. We can share those small stories that demonstrate the principles and values expressed in our daily lives, often in our actions rather than our words — actions as simple as saving a scared dog from an unruly mob.

May 28, 2013:
Pets are known to be human's best friend. We've found them to be a source of comfort, companionship, and even a friend who experiences life's struggles with us. From cancer to diabetes, not only have they been there for us when we've been diagnosed but they can develop these conditions as well.